Homeward Indy

Homeward Indy brings you the heart-felt stories of the people who work to end homelessness in Indianapolis. Conversations about who they are, how they got started, what keeps them going and what they have learned. From case managers and data experts to program managers and board members, this is the Indianapolis Continuum of Care- a body of organizations and individuals working to bring our city home.

Recent Episodes

Dec. 3, 2024

Episode 36 - Nancy’s Homeward Story: “Don’t give up hope.”

Content note: This episode contains references to self-harm and suicidal ideation. Please be careful with yourselves. Hello, Homeward Indy Listeners, this is Elliot Zans, co-producer and occasional host. I want to personally…
Oct. 11, 2024

Episode 35 - Changing the Narrative: Elliot Zans and Abe Roll on The State of Homelessness in Indianapolis

Is housing the key to help us build a more equitable society? In this episode of Homeward Indy you’ll gain critical insights into the state of homelessness in Indianapolis, directly from some of experts who are driving chang…
Aug. 5, 2024

Episode 34 -From Survival to Advocacy: Tracy Clark and Erica Young on Combating Domestic Violence in Indiana

How does someone transition from being a survivor of domestic violence to becoming an advocate for others? Tracy Clark, Director of Supportive Services at Coburn Place, shares her powerful journey in this episode. Joined by …
July 10, 2024

Episode 33 - From Grief to Action: Justin Phillips and Breanna Baldwin on Overdose Lifeline and Harm Reduction

Imagine losing a loved one to addiction and channeling that grief into a mission to save lives. That's exactly what Justin Phillips did after the tragic overdose of her son, Aaron. In this poignant episode, we sit down with …
June 18, 2024

Episode 32 - Breaking Chains: Raymond, Lin, and Jeannie on Transformative Re-entry Support with PACE

Featuring: Raymond Powell, Pre-Release Manager Melinda “Lin” Adkisson, Peer Coach & Jeannie Reed, Peer Recovery Services Manager Ever wondered how much impact a second chance can have on someone's life? Hear firsthand from R…
May 14, 2024

Episode 31 - Healing Connections: Jessica Evans and Amanda Sparks on Nurturing Survivor Recovery with Allies Mentorship

When the path to healing intertwines with the power of human connection, remarkable transformations can occur. Jessica Evans and Amanda Sparks from Allies Inc. join us to share the heartening strides they're making in suppor…